EHS Specialist

MPI Engineered Technologies - Knox, Indiana

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain EHS and workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, workplace audits, EHS audits, Gemba walks, and 6S audits .
• Identify workplace hazards and coordinate corrective actions .
• Conduct accident, injury, incident, and near-miss investigations and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Provide employee safety training, OSHA training, and new-hire safety orientation .
• Train employees and supervisors on OSHA requirements, PPE, hazard recognition, and safe work practices .
• Coordinate forklift safety training, testing, certification, and licensing .
• Maintain OSHA records, safety records, training records, inspections, and EHS documentation .
• Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and environmental compliance activities.
• Coordinate hearing conservation, emergency preparedness, fire drills, and tornado drills .
• Maintain PPE and safety supplies.
• Lead Safety Team meetings and track safety action items.
• Serve as a primary contact for workplace injuries and provide first aid within the scope of training.
• Communicate safety concerns, trends, and corrective actions to leadership.
• Promote employee involvement and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of EHS, Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or manufacturing safety experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance .
• Experience with safety inspections, audits, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action .
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work hands-on throughout a manufacturing facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification
• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor experience
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience with forklift safety, PPE, hearing conservation, 6S, Gemba, or Lean Manufacturing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand and/or walk 6+ hours per day .
• Ability to regularly walk the manufacturing floor and conduct safety inspections.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• Apply today and join MPI Engineered Technologies in building a safe, compliant, and continuously improving manufacturing workplace.